2001: A Space Odyssey (8)

Author

Arthur C. Clarke, Chris Moore (Illustrator)

Genre

Science Fiction, Hard Science Fiction, Space Opera, Philosophical Fiction

Synopsis

A mysterious alien monolith discovered on the Moon propels humanity on an epic voyage to Jupiter aboard the spaceship Discovery, guided by the highly advanced AI system HAL 9000. As the mission unfolds, the crew faces existential questions about humanity's place in the cosmos and the true nature of intelligence itself. This groundbreaking novel explores the evolution of consciousness and humanity's next giant leap into the unknown.